USA – The Brad Sousa Impact Fund, organized by the AVIXA Foundation, is accepting applications for grants through May 25, 2026. Recipients will be announced at a special ceremony on Thursday, June 18th, during InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The fund was established to honor the late Brad Sousa, Chief Technology Officer of Forté (formerly AVI Systems) and a member of the AVIXA Board of Directors. It supports the AVIXA Foundation’s global mission through impact investing and strategic partnerships, with a primary focus on developing audiovisual and digital transformation professionals—and strengthening their understanding of each other’s interconnected needs. Through digital transformation, organizations and communities integrate technology into everyday life to drive meaningful impact and enable lasting change.
The Brad Sousa Impact Fund will award grants to:
- People in pursuit of educational and vocational outcomes
- Programs that impact society, community, and culture
- Partnerships that amplify missions of associations, community, and nonprofit organizations
Learn more and apply at http://www.avixa.org/impact.
In 2025, three grantees were selected from a diverse group of submissions and honored at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Rosie Riveters, Tech25, and WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) were given financial support for their missions. Their efforts provide hands-on STEM-learning for young women, address the demand for skilled AV broadcast and event technicians, and provide a cohort for career exploration and pathways to employment in AV and IT.
“Our 2025 grantees are unique changemakers in their own right. Each organization transforms lives and creates career pathways for more people to join our vibrant industry. We are excited to add to this impressive list, supporting similar impact around the globe again this year,” said Sarah Joyce, Executive Director of the AVIXA Foundation and Chief Global Officer of AVIXA.
The Brad Sousa Impact Fund relies on a community of generous donors to fulfill its annual goals. To donate, visit http://www.avixa.org/impact
